Alex Hamilton contributed 16 points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs (14-3,
2-0 C-USA). Kenyon McNeail netted 12 and pulled down six rebounds, while
Michale Kyser and Chris Anderson each added 11 points. Kyser grabbed 11
rebounds for the double-double, and Anderson added six boards. Louisiana Tech
extended its winning streak to six games.

Tymell Murphy scored a team-high 13 points and secured nine rebounds for the
overmatched Panthers (9-8, 1-1). Dennis Mavin contributed 12 points and three
steals in the loss. FIU has lost four of its last five games.

Louisiana Tech didn't dominate shooting in the first half, hitting just 37.8
percent from the floor and 10-of-19 from the free-throw line. FIU wasn't far
behind at 37 percent shooting, though the Bulldogs took a 42-24 lead into the
half.

Louisiana Tech improved its percentage to 46.7 in the second half, but only
hit 3-of-11 from 3-point range. FIU's shooting dropped to 33.3 percent in the
second 20 minutes, as the Panthers couldn't find a rhythm from distance, going
just 1-of-5 from beyond the arc.

Louisiana Tech dominated the glass, outrebounding the Panthers, 51-34, and
outscoring them in the paint, 42-26. The Bulldogs won on second-chance points,
20-4, and forced 18 FIU turnovers.